May 11, 2017 CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu government today said measures were underway to promote the use of artificial sand as an alternative to river sand to be used in the According to available information, 'Manufactured sand' or 'M Sand' is a substitute for river sand and is produced by crushing of granite.

What is the exact difference between manufactured sand (M-sand) and crushed sand {also known as artificial sand}? Why do we use river sand when plastering instead of crushed sand? Which is the best sand to use for house construction?